Are there any common issues to look for with these boats. Starting to think the 303 ( since it has more space) is what I`m liking.

nothing more then any other 20 yr old boat, I have found ours to be perfect for our boating, big enough, fast enough, small enough to tow, I have a set of 502 EFI's and regularly bang 74, minus 3/4 for the 454/385 EFI's, not sure about the carbed models for speed

One a 382 you don't have to pull the motors to change the starter. But it takes two people. My 382 was an awesome boat but incredibly expensive. I sold it an bought a 260ss. Better in every way especially the gas dock. but then I haven't been in more than 2 footers in the 260.